Kashmiri and Bihari student groups clash at Amritsar college, videos viral
Hindustan Times
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Videos of a dispute between two groups of students at a college in Amritsar went viral on Saturday, bringing into the limelight a fight between those from Bihar and Kashmir that took place on Wednesday and later flared up again.The videos showed students identified as those from Bihar raising slogans against Kashmiri students outside their hostel at the Khalsa College of Engineering and Technology at Ranjit Avenue. These videos, shot by the Kashmir students, were shared among others by AAP MLA Mehraj Malik from Doda, J&K.Police said there were minor injuries to some of the students in the Wednesday.“Initially it was dispute between students, that had been sorted out. Now, some students are seeking action against some teachers. Now, this issue is at the level of management of the college,” Ranjit Avenue police station house officer (SHO) Robin Hans said.What was the fight about?The incident began in the hostel mess over a minor disagreement related to language between students from Kashmir and Bihar, police sources told HT.The verbal exchange quickly turned physical, with members of both groups confronting each other and engaging in a fight on campus. The injured students were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.The situation caused panic within the campus, prompting the police to arrive and restore order. Security measures were tightened following the clash, officials said.College authorities had initially managed to calm tensions, but the situation flared up again after some Bihari students alleged that a faculty member had slapped one of them. Three students sustained minor injuries and have been treated. Probe onThe college authorities said the administration resolved the dispute and has taken disciplinary action by expelling all students involved from the hostel for six months, though they will still be allowed to sit for examinations.The college has also reportedly recommended action against the faculty member following complaints.Police officials confirmed that statements from all parties have been recorded and an investigation is underway.CCTV footage from the campus is being reviewed to establish the sequence of events and identify those involved. Initial findings suggest the clash may have stemmed from an earlier disagreement between the groups.
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